Pleasure: something we all desire, but cannot seem to get. What is pleasure? How do we maximize pleasure? And what does pleasure have to do with the Good Life?

How does one achieve a good life? Perspectives from influential thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment have much to say.

When is human existence only authentic? An authentic life, contrary to popular belief, does not entail the following of the ‘true self’, nor is it equivalent to living with mere freedom of choice.

An article on ambiguity, freedom, and why they are important to our lives.

How to live in an absurd world.

It is a challenge to define what exactly is considered a ‘morally just act’. Is it an act that follows moral obligations or an act that follows legal principles?

Imagine the power to cherry-pick traits for your child; it sounds dystopian but this may be a reality courtesy of genetic engineering. Specifically, with designer babies

For many, the presence of the state is unquestionable. However, considering a state’s humility and moral existence demonstrates how multifaceted the question truly is.

For many, the presence of the state is unquestionable. However, considering a state’s humility and moral existence demonstrates how multifaceted the question truly is.

Agnostic or atheist, envision a world in which an all-powerful, omnibenevolent God undoubtedly exists. This begs the question, what kind of just creator allows evil to run free? Not only that, but how can we be sure his authority reigns truly supreme and is valid?

It may often seems as if everyone’s perception of “beautiful” seems to align; yet, many neglect the ability to deconstruct beauty to be both a product of subjectivity and objectivity.

To an existentialist, No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai reads as an external representation of the numb terror growing frantically inside. Yet, throughout the novel, an internal deadlock is expressed, chaining the desire to perish, with the desire to feel human at the same time.

Machiavelli is often portrayed as an advocate for ruthless, tyrannical reign. But what is this book really about?

An examination of the objectification of women in and the place of sex in the social order in American Psycho.

An analysis of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.

Busying ourselves with overriding media, with work, with play, with distraction—with anything that one thinks will ultimately make us happy, many humans are stripped from the opportunity to reflect.

“An unexamined life is not worth living.” This is a core belief in philosophy, but what does it truly entail?

“All I know is that I know nothing.” What did Socrates mean by this statement?

A discussion on the importance of virtues such as courage, wisdom, and justice in leading a fulfilling life.

Plato has made significant contributions to the field of philosophy and theology, and his ideas continue to shape modern-day philosophical thought.